Off Market Jun 2021 for $1.1M

$2,166,526

•

3,810

sq ft

2521 Mountaintown Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540

About this home

ONE OF A KIND, INCOME PRODUCING APPALACHIAN RETREAT!! As you cross over the bridge, set your sights on this property’s Appalachian roots with a 1934 log cabin, overlooking 3,100ft of Mountaintown Creek that adorns this majestic 51+ acre paradise! This mountain oasis boasts an owner retreat as well as a barndominium with over 100 5-star reviews on AirBNB, VRBO. Enjoy the views while relaxing by the inground pool or casting a rod into the Trophy Trout waters. Take a hike by the stocked pond, up the hill to the natural waterfall and stream winding up to the mountaintops. Here you will find overlooking the valley and Cohutta Wilderness, 16 acres of pre-surveyed land ready to be developed. This once in a lifetime opportunity is only 15 minutes from downtown Ellijay!

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

51.28 acresLot Size

$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jacob Engstrom • RE/MAX Town & Country

Listed by Alicia Edwards • RE/MAX Town & Country

Bought with Jacob Engstrom • RE/MAX Town & Country

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•Source:GAMLS #8914721

Redfin Estimate

$2,166,526

$992K since sold in June 2021$39K since August

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This home's estimate is 163.7% higher than the average sale price ($822K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$1,800,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths3,564 sq ft
312 Charles Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$638,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,980 sq ft
7634 Chatsworth Hwy, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD NOV 4, 2025
$700,000
C
4 beds4 baths4,071 sq ft
137 W Mountaintown Trl, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$449,900
D
3 beds3 baths2,556 sq ft
1774 Hicks Ford Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$520,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,548 sq ft
174 Wildwood Ct, Ellijay, GA 30540

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Market trends in 30540, GA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.3%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$450K

$4K MoM

Avg. days on market

75d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

155

12 MoM

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Sale history for 2521 Mountaintown Rd

Date

Event

Price

NEGBOR #303577

Jun 10, 2021

Listed

—

Jun 2, 2021

Sold

$1,175,000

$308/sq ft

Jan 18, 2021

Listed

$1,700,000

$446/sq ft

One of a kind, income producing Appalachian Retreat! As you cross over the bridge, set your sights on this property's Appalachian roots with a 1934 log cabin, overlooking 3,100ft of Mountaintown Creek that adorns this majestic 51+ acre paradise! This mountain oasis boasts an owner retreat as well as a barndominium with over 100 5-star reviews on AirBNB, VRBO. Enjoy the views while relaxing by the inground pool or casting a rod into the Trophy Trout waters. Take a hike by the stocked pond, up the hill to the natural waterfall and stream winding up to the mountaintops. Here you will find overlooking the valley and Cohutta Wilderness, 16 acres of pre-surveyed land ready to be developed. This once in a lifetime opportunity is only 15 minutes from downtown Ellijay!

GAMLS #8914721

Jun 10, 2021

Sold

$1,175,000

$308/sq ft

Apr 11, 2021

Pending

—

Jan 18, 2021

Listed

$1,700,000

$446/sq ft

NEGBOR #272600

Jan 22, 2018

Sold

$500,000

$131/sq ft

Oct 14, 2017

Listed

$575,000

$151/sq ft

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Over 3100' of MOUNTAINTOWN CREEK FRONTAGE in an amazing, private, park-like setting at the end of the road. Fish for your supper in a blue ribbon trout stream! The historic, 2BR, 1.5BA log cabin has a whole house generator and could be the perfect guest house or living quarters while you build your dream on a property that is truly one-of-a-kind. The 2 car, detached garage w/ workshop features a 1200 sq. ft. , 2BR/1BA apartment above. The in-ground pool has a new liner and the pool house is screened and is a great place to entertain. View this awesome property from the several old logging roads that lead to a multitude of level buildingsites. Let your imagination run wild--organic farm, horse ranch, fishing venue, rental cabins, endless possibilities! This is truly a special property! Property is in conservation for tremendous tax savings.

Tax history for 2521 Mountaintown Rd

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10 Acres

Year renovated

2003

Sq. Ft.

1,414

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Gilmer County

APN

3049 062A

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage
Has Garage

Parking Information
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Detached, Garage, Guest, Kitchen Level, Parking Pad, RV/Boat Parking, Side/Rear Entrance, Storage

Interior

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Full: 3
Main Level Bathrooms: 2

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 5
Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Natural Gas, Other, Central
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Other

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bookcases, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Other, In-Law Floorplan, Master Downstairs
Living Area: 3810
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Other
Above Grade Finished Area: 3810
Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
Levels: One and One Half, Two
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement, Other
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Starter, Gas Log

Room Information
Room Dining Room Features: Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar,Country Kitchen,Pantry,Second Kitchen,Solid Surface Counters
Basement: Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
Room Types: Laundry, Den, Exercise Room, Family Room, Library, Office, Loft, Other, Game Room, Media Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony, Garden, Water Feature
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Roof: Concrete, Metal
Construction Materials: Log, Wood Siding
Window Features: Storm Window(s)

Pool Information
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Cabin, Single Family Residence
Structure Type: Cabin
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Pool House, Workshop
Deed Book: 1082
Deed Page: 130
Section: 2

Land Information
Vegetation: Wooded
Land Lot: 323

Lot Information
Is Waterfront
Has View
Lot Size Area: 51.28
Lot Size Square Feet: 2233756.8
Lot Size Acres: 51.28
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Private, Sloped
Frontage Type: River, Waterfront
Frontage Length: Waterfront Footage: 3100
Waterfront Features: Stream, Creek, Pond
Water Body Name: Mountaintown Creek
Plat Page: 228

Building Information
Year Built: 1978
Building Area Total: 3810
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Other

Financial

Tax Information
Parcel Number: 3049 062
Tax Annual Amount: 4300
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Green Energy Efficient: Insulation, Thermostat, Doors

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee Includes: None

School Information
Elementary School: Ellijay Primary/Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Clear Creek
High School: Gilmer

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 2521 Mountaintown Road, Ellijay GA 30540
State Or Province: GA
PostalCode: 30540
Country: US
District: 10
Subdivision Name: None
Coordinates: -84.5682502,34.7293135
Directions: From 515 N, L at traffic light onto first avenue, L at traffic light onto River St, at traffic circle, R at Hwy 52, Dalton St, 7.0 miles to Mountaintown Rd, 2.4 mi turn L into driveway, sign in place. Enjoy the view!

Community Information
Community Features: None

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,414
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Gilmer County
APN: 3049 062A

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Photos Count: 55

Listing Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
List Price: 1700000
Search Price: 1175000
Close Price: 1175000
Listing Id: 8914721
Original List Price: 1700000

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2021-01-18
Close Date: 2021-06-10
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-04-09
Off Market Date: 2021-04-09

Around this home

Schools

Ellijay Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 5.6mi

5/10

Clear Creek Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.3mi

8/10

Gilmer High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Ellijay, GA • 30540

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.06M – $2.49M

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Home values near 2521 Mountaintown Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3057 Mountaintown Rd, Ellijay, GA - Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3026 Sq. Ft.	$453,426
60 East Mountaintown Trl, Ellijay, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$823,988

Address	Redfin Estimate
2519 Mountaintown Rd, Ellijay, GA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1994 Sq. Ft.	$685,811
277 Trillium Trl, Ellijay, GA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$274,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
177 West Mountaintown Trl, Ellijay, GA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,209
105 Trillium Trl, Ellijay, GA - Beds \| 1 Baths \| 352 Sq. Ft.	$200,972

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